HAMILTON, Ontario — Starting on pole, Kevin Gallant would not relinquish the lead throughout the Lucas Oil Sportsman Cup Series The Basement Store 100 for his first victory of the season.

Although it’d be Steve Arrand setting the quick time in qualifying (16.208), the series would do an invert for the top-five ahead of the main event. Kevin Gallant would pull the lucky #1, and that’s where he’d remain throughout the entire 100-lap affair.

Steve Arrand gave it a good charge, making his way up into second on Lap 28 after having to start fourth. Although he got a chance to start alongside Gallant on a couple late-race restarts, he was unable to get by, settling in for a second-place finish.

Alvin McNicol would be the first driver to not complete all the laps in 14th, followed by Brandon Huras, Anthony Folino, Bob Schultheiss, and BJ Harrison.

Gallant currently holds a two-point advantage over James with just two races remaining in their season. They will head to Sunset Speedway on Saturday, August 31, before returning to Flamboro Speedway on Saturday, September 14 to crown their champion.

Can-Am T.Q. Midgets

Brandon Hauck won the first feature ahead of Darren Dryden, David Miller, Ryan Fraser, and Steve Murdock. Daniel Hawn finished sixth, followed by Luc Munsie, and Brody Rickwood. Cassidy March was the first drive to not finish, followed by Cory Whittam, Dominique Smith, and Paul Harrison, with David Mathers not taking the green flag.

Steve Murdock won the second feature ahead of Darren Dryden, Ryan Fraser, Luc Munsie, and David Miller. Daniel Hawn finished sixth, followed by Cory Whittam, Dominique Smith, Cassidy March, and Paul Harrison. Brody Rickwood finished 11th, with Brandon Hauck failing to finish. David Mathers once again did not take the green flag.

Thanks to Peter Anderson for the photos from this past Saturday night.

The action continues on Saturday, August 24 at Flamboro Speedway, with the Canadian Short Track Nationals Qualifier for the Grisdale Pro Late Models. The winner on Saturday night will be given a provisional for the big show on Labor Day weekend.

The Highwayman Vintage Car Club will be in attendance so come early and have a look under the hoods and take some pictures of all the old cars and trucks. They will be making a parade lap during intermission on-track, as well.

The pit gate opens at 4pm, followed by the front gate opening at 5pm with racing starting at 6:30pm.

Of note, there have been some schedule changes made. The demolition derby has been cancelled for Saturday, August 31, with a King/Queen King of the Hill race being run in its place. Spectators are welcome on-track to race whatever they drove to the speedway that night, with $500 to the winner. Fans will race each other for one lap, with eliminations taking place until there’s just a winner remaining. Those participating are asked to bring a helmet for their safety, please. The night of racing will include the Canadian Vintage Modifieds, Klotz Auto Repair & Engine Machine Shop Mini Stocks, McClurkin Cambridge Pure Stocks, and the Pro 4 Modifieds.